Full marks go to the Produce Marketing Association for its Agri-Food Career Fair
Agriculture has never been considered a 'sexy' career choice for young people. So full marks must go to the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) for its initiative, launched a few years ago, to attract young people into the broader agricultural community...
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PMA's Agri-Food Career Fair has blossomed into a three-event show held on different dates in Stellenbosch, Pretoria and KwaZulu-Natal. It seeks to appeal to all young people, from graduates to school-leavers. The agricultural business community - including farmers - has responded by setting up stands and information kiosks at the career fairs, and the list of exhibitors reads like a 'Who's Who' of the agriculture sector.
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